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The Tao of Self-Pity and Acceptance

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Demystifying Self-Pity “One of the most damaging emotions is ‘self-pity’” I recently published this quote on Twitter and because of the interest and comments it generated I thought it merited further exploration… The emotional energy associated with self-pity is one of the most destructive … Continue reading →

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The Tao of Words…

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

An ancient Chinese proverb says:  “The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their ‘correct’ name!” At first glance this proverb may seem to have no significance in our modern technological world, or may even be at odds with … Continue reading →

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The Tao of Possession

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Recently, when pondering the seemingly insatiable desire for ‘control’, ‘possession’ and ‘security’ within our Western society, I came across these words in the second verse of the Tao Te Ching which I thought where very apt: Life begins without words … Continue reading →

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The Tao of Allowing…

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

One of my Twitter followers sent me a great question last week: You say ‘allowing’ is the way of the Universe, but surely always saying ‘yes’ is asking for trouble? This query, which many people have asked me in some … Continue reading →

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‘The Law of Attraction’ or ‘The Secret’ – A Taoist Perspective (Part 4)

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

Following on from the three key steps relating to the ‘Law of Attraction’ that I discussed in my earlier posts, I would like to add some further thoughts to help answer the common question “how do we live in abundance … Continue reading →

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‘The Law of Attraction’ or ‘The Secret’ – A Taoist Perspective (Part 3)

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

So, ‘BELIEVING’…. Believing and trusting that it is truly possible to live in abundance is fundamental to breaking out of the ‘Ego circle’ and allowing positive Qi to be attracted towards us and our lives.  It is a misunderstanding to … Continue reading →

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The Ego is not your enemy

Posted on July 29, 2008 by

It is important to acknowledge and understand that, although it sometimes it feels like it, the Ego is not your enemy. It is more like a misguided friend or a naughty child who has lost faith and confidence in you, … Continue reading →

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Beat the ‘But’……

Posted on July 29, 2008 by

The use of words can be one of the ways the Ego will manifest itself. I am constantly surprised how highly intelligent people talk negatively about themselves and self talk themselves into the negative Ego circle. They would not let … Continue reading →

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Appropriateness

Posted on July 29, 2008 by

Perhaps the best way to think about these self awareness situations is by considering the concept of ‘appropriateness’. Do not misunderstand the softer more yielding qualities of the appropriateness of balance and harmony as being deficient. Taoists compare the Authentic … Continue reading →

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Spotting the Ego

Posted on July 29, 2008 by

It is not easy to recognise times when our authenticity can be sometimes overshadowed by other, more immature motivations. These are the times when the Ego is at work. The challenge is to strive for balance and harmony in our … Continue reading →

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